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Two Rivers, WI

Two Rivers, WI

City of Two Rivers sign · Photo: Asher Heimermann, CC BY 3.0

A town of about 11,231 people in Manitowoc County.

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Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Two Rivers

Frozen Harbor
Frozen Harbor · Photo: David.dassey, CC BY-SA 4.0
Two Rivers Beacon
Two Rivers Beacon · Photo: David.dassey, CC BY-SA 4.0
The front of the Two Rivers City Hall and Two Rivers Police Department
The front of the Two Rivers City Hall and Two Rivers Police Department · Photo: Asher Heimermann, CC BY 3.0
City of Two Rivers sign
City of Two Rivers sign · Photo: Asher Heimermann, CC BY 3.0
The East Twin and West Twin rivers meet at the Two Rivers harbor before journeying...
The East Twin and West Twin rivers meet at the Two Rivers harbor before journeying... · Photo: Chris Rand, CC BY-SA 4.0
The sign for Two Rivers, Wisconsin on Wisconsin Highway 42
The sign for Two Rivers, Wisconsin on Wisconsin Highway 42 · Photo: I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby publish it unde, CC BY-SA 3.0
The welcome sign for Two Rivers
The J.E
The J.E · Photo: Alorrigan ( talk ), CC0
Looking south at the w:Central Park Historic District in w:Two Rivers, Wisconsin while...
Looking south at the w:Central Park Historic District in w:Two Rivers, Wisconsin while... · Photo: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
Two Rivers Civil War Memorial Statue Plaque reads: Erected 1900 in memory of those who...
Two Rivers Civil War Memorial Statue Plaque reads: Erected 1900 in memory of those who... · Photo: Alorrigan ( talk ), PD
Washington House in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Washington House in Two Rivers, Wisconsin · Photo: A.J. Lorrigan, Public domain
Looking east at the city hall for w:Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Looking east at the city hall for w:Two Rivers, Wisconsin · Photo: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Around Two Rivers

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Where it is
Two Rivers
Two Rivers in Wisconsin
Wisconsin in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Two Rivers's center.

2
grocery stores
2
restaurants
1
coffee shop
19
parks
9
playgrounds
1
library
4
museums
1
bookstore
2
bars
2
pharmacies
1
hospital

None found within 5 miles: movie theaters.

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Biking and trails

Within 5 miles of the center of Two Rivers.

Bike lanes and bike paths
7.5 miles
about typical for a U.S. town
Walking and hiking trails
42 miles
more than most U.S. towns

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts depend on how well local volunteers have mapped the area, so treat them as a rough guide.

Costs of moving here

Rent, the move itself, and getting set up.

What rent costs

Of about 1,336 rented homes in Two Rivers, 99% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 81%
$1,000 to $1,499: 17%
$1,500 to $1,999: 0%
$2,000 to $2,499: 0%
$2,500 to $2,999: 0%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Two Rivers rents for under $1,000 a month. Before you get the keys, expect about under $2,000 for first month plus a deposit, or up to under $3,000 where landlords also ask for last month.

Many landlords want your income to be about 3 times the rent. For rent under $1,000, that's a yearly income of about under $36,000.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Moving to Wisconsin: before and after

  • Forward your mail: USPS change of address. It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are.
  • Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the Wisconsin DMV.
  • Register to vote at your new address: Wisconsin voter registration.
  • Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit.
  • Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon).
  • Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities.

Schools and childcare

Schools

6 public school districts in this county, with about 10,213 students in all. The county also has 3 public charter schools and 16 private schools. Which public school serves a home depends on its address.

Franklin ElementaryJackson ElementaryJefferson ElementaryLincoln HighMadison ElementaryMonroe ElementaryRiverview ElementaryWashington MiddleWilson MiddleRiverview Early Learning CenterMishicot HighMishicot MiddleSchultz ElementaryKoenig ElementaryClarke MiddleTwo Rivers HighMagee ElementaryLighthouse Learning AcademyValders ElementaryValders HighValders MiddleRoncalli High School (private)Roncalli Middle School (private)St Mary/St Michael School (private)Immanuel Lutheran School (private)St John'S Lutheran School (private)Bethany Evangelical Lutheran School (private)St Johns Lutheran School (private)Manitowoc Lutheran High School (private)First German Evangelical Lutheran School (private)St John Lutheran School (private)Life Academy (private)Lakeside Mennonite School (private)Roncalli Elementary School (private)MANITOWOC COUNTYBROWN COUNTYTwo Rivers
Public Public charter Private County line District that covers the center of Two Rivers: Two Rivers School District
District and county lines: U.S. Census Bureau. Tap a dot for details. A home's assigned school depends on its address; check with the district before you buy or rent.

Closest public schools to the center of Two Rivers

Elementary
Magee Elementary0.7 mi
Public
grades Pre-K to 4 · 342 students · 12.7 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading about 37%, math about 42% (state: reading about 38%, math about 40%)
Koenig Elementary0.9 mi
Public
grades Pre-K to 4 · 321 students · 12.8 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading about 34%, math about 30% (state: reading about 38%, math about 40%)
Clarke Middle1.5 mi
Public
grades 5 to 8 · 428 students · 11 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading about 22%, math about 16% (state: reading about 38%, math about 40%)
Middle
Clarke Middle1.5 mi
Public
grades 5 to 8 · 428 students · 11 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading about 22%, math about 16% (state: reading about 38%, math about 40%)
Wilson Middle5.2 mi
Public
grades 6 to 8 · 471 students · 13.9 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading about 37%, math about 27% (state: reading about 38%, math about 40%)
Mishicot Middle6.4 mi
Public
grades 6 to 8 · 210 students · 16.2 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading about 42%, math about 46% (state: reading about 38%, math about 40%)
High school
Two Rivers High1.7 mi
Public
grades 9 to 12 · 477 students · 13.2 per teacher
Mishicot High6.4 mi
Public
grades 9 to 12 · 265 students · 13.2 per teacher
Lincoln High6.6 mi
Public
grades 9 to 12 · 1,455 students · 15.6 per teacher
Private
St John'S Lutheran School1.6 mi
Private
grades Pre-K to 8 · 65 students · 11 per teacher
Roncalli High School3.4 mi
Private
grades 9 to 12 · 239 students · 9.8 per teacher
Immanuel Lutheran School5.3 mi
Private
grades Pre-K to 8 · 105 students · 15.9 per teacher

Straight-line miles from the center of Two Rivers, nearest first. Being closest doesn't mean a school serves a given home. "Passed the state test" is the share of students who scored proficient or better on Wisconsin's own reading and math tests in the 2021-22 school year, the latest year the U.S. Department of Education has published for every school. Each state sets its own test and passing bar, so compare schools within the same state, not across states. Test results track family income closely and leave out a lot (teachers, programs, how a school fits your child). For newer results, see the state's school report card.

Public school districts in the county

Two Rivers Public School District · Two Rivers
1,790 students · 13 students per teacher · 5 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Manitowoc School District · Manitowoc
4,726 students · 13.1 students per teacher · 11 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Kiel Area School District · Kiel
1,224 students · 14.4 students per teacher · 5 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Valders Area School District · Valders
970 students · 12.9 students per teacher · 3 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Mishicot School District · Mishicot
919 students · 15.3 students per teacher · 3 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

School choice and pre-K in Wisconsin

Going to school in another district
State law says districts must accept students from other districts when they have room, under set rules. Ask the district you'd like about space and deadlines.
Picking a different school in your district
State law lets each district decide whether families can pick a different school within the district.
Free state pre-K
59% of 4-year-olds in Wisconsin attend state-funded pre-K (U.S.: 37% and 9%). Spots, hours and who qualifies vary by district.

School choice: state law as summarized by the Education Commission of the States, 50-State Comparison: Open Enrollment Policies (2022). Pre-K: share of children in state-funded pre-K, National Institute for Early Education Research, State of Preschool 2025 Yearbook (2024-25 school year).

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Private schools: NCES Private School Survey, 2021-22. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For programs and newer results, see each district's site and the state's school report card.

Childcare and colleges

Daycare and preschool

Wisconsin keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.

Typical full-time prices in this county (2022)
AgeDaycare centerHome daycare
Infant (under 2)$236/week
about $12,300 a year
$175/week
about $9,100 a year
Toddler (2)$210/week
about $10,900 a year
Preschool (3 to 4)$210/week
about $10,900 a year
$170/week
about $8,800 a year
School-age$185/week
about $9,600 a year

For an infant at a center: $236/week here, $257 across WI, $259 across the U.S.. Full-time infant care at a center here costs about 15% of a typical family's income. These are 2022 prices, the newest the government has published by county, and prices have gone up since.

U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022. Middle (median) price for full-time care. State and U.S. figures average the county prices, weighted by population (Census 2024).
Search licensed childcare in Wisconsin →
Link via childcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

One college in the county around Two Rivers. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.

Lakeshore Technical College · Cleveland
Public, 2-year (community college) · 2,981 students · $4,376 in-state, $6,433 out-of-state

Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less, and community colleges often charge even less to people who live in their district. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.

IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.

The facts behind it
Data centers nearby
None within 15 miles
No mapped data center buildings near the town center.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Homeowners insurance
About $1,812 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in WI. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hail risk
Relatively High
Hail is a real cost here: roof claims are common and some insurers charge a separate, higher deductible for wind and hail. Covered parking helps protect a car.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hospitals nearby
1 within 5 miles
Hospitals mapped within 5 miles of the center. Emergency and specialty care vary, so check which ones fit your needs.
Source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Drug overdose deaths (county)
12.3 per 100,000 people a year
10 deaths in the 12 months ending March 2026. WI average: 16.1 per 100,000. U.S.: 19.9. Counts are by where people lived, and recent months may still be updated.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, provisional counts through March 2026; Census population estimates 2024
People without housing (local count)
About 7.7 per 10,000 residents
HUD's one-night count in January 2025 found 3,292 people without housing in the Wisconsin Balance of State area (69 counties): 2,975 in shelters and 317 outside, up from 3,201 in 2024. WI: 8.8 per 10,000. U.S.: 21.9. One-night counts miss people, and how areas count differs.
Source: HUD Point-in-Time Count, January 2025 (HUD, 2025 report to Congress); Census population estimates 2024
Median household income
$68,611
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.54% of home value a year
About $1,540 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 7.65%
WI's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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